I'm a teacher and musician. I'm originally from Maryland, but really love the west coast and can't imagine leaving.

I love riding my bike down to the beach and up the bike path to Venice for happy hour. Hefeweisen has been my favored flavor lately: soap and flowers. I really love to cook and can make pretty great sushi.

I'm so happy to have a job I love. I used to be an engineer and hated it so much that I did a 180 and changed career paths. I'm definitely about living a life you enjoy rather than fulfilling others' expectations.

Since I'm working at the computer a lot, you're welcome to keep me company. AIM: SheinkopT

What I’m doing with my life

Working very hard to create a piece of art that will make a lasting mark. This is how I want to live forever. I also just started a band with my students a few months ago!

I’m really good at

Sensing when people don't understand things. Cooking without instruction or measuring devices. Explaining how things work. Making the best coffee in the world. Healing sick people. Banana walnut pancakes. Songwriting.

The first things people usually notice about me

I make eye contact when I talk to someone.

Favorite books, movies, shows, music, and food

Books: The Grapes of Wrath, Cannery Row, 1984, The Two Faces of Tomorrow, Crime and Punishment

Movies: Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, The Fly, Life is Beautiful. Apollo 13, Saving Private Ryan